Turkey Tags
Illinois Turkey Tags
2026
Complete guide to wild turkey tag requirements in Illinois — spring and fall season fees, bird limits, requirements, and where to buy your turkey tags online. Illinois has a strong Eastern wild turkey population with both spring and fall seasons. Spring turkey permits are required and issued by zone. The state's agricultural fields and wooded river bottoms provide excellent habitat.
Spring Season Open
Fall Season Open
Spring Tag: $15 (Resident)
2026 Turkey Tag Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Spring Tag (Resident)
$15
per spring turkey tag
Spring Tag (Nonresident)
$75
per spring turkey tag
Spring Birds (Max)
1
birds per spring season
Fall Season
Open
Resident: $15
Season Fees
Illinois Turkey Tag Fee Breakdown
Spring Turkey Season
Resident Tag$15.00
Nonresident Tag$75.00
Bag Limit1 bird
Fall Turkey Season
Resident Tag$15.00
Nonresident Tag$75.00
Bag Limit1 bird
Permit required per season; apply or purchase OTC depending on zone
Step-by-Step
How to Get Your Illinois Turkey Tag
Follow these steps to purchase and properly use your Illinois turkey tag for the 2026 season.
1
Purchase Your Base Hunting License
A valid Illinois hunting license is required before purchasing turkey tags. Residents and nonresidents must purchase the appropriate base license. Buy online at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources website or at a licensed sporting goods retailer.
2
Purchase Your Turkey Tag(s)
Purchase your Illinois turkey tag from Illinois Department of Natural Resources online or at a licensed agent. Spring resident tags are $15. Nonresident spring tags are $75. Purchase online →
3
Review Season Regulations
Check Illinois Department of Natural Resources's current turkey hunting regulations for season dates, legal shooting hours, legal equipment, calling restrictions, and zone-specific rules. Illinois has a spring turkey season and a fall turkey season. Illinois hunting license plus turkey permit per season.
4
Tag Your Harvest Immediately
Upon harvesting a turkey, you must immediately fill out and attach your tag to the bird before moving it. Keep your license and tag on your person at all times while hunting. Record the required information (date, county/zone) as specified on your tag.
Requirements
Illinois Turkey Tag Requirements
Illinois hunting license plus turkey permit per season.
Important Notes
Illinois-Specific Turkey Information
Spring season runs April–May; fall season limited to select counties.
Source: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (dnr.illinois.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and season dates directly with Illinois Department of Natural Resources before hunting.